Five Things Everyone Should Know About ADHD

By Dr. Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC
Psychologist in Mountain View, California | Grit Mindset Therapy

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“Here are five things everyone should know about ADHD, especially if you think it’s just about focus.”
“One, ADHD looks different in everyone. Some are daydreamy, some are energetic or impulsive, and many are both.”
“Two, time blindness. Estimating how long something will take or when to start can feel impossible. It’s not laziness, it’s a brain difference.”
“Three, rest is productive. The ADHD brain burns energy fast, so downtime and creativity aren’t luxuries, they’re essential.”
“Four, rejection sensitivity dysphoria can make people with ADHD feel deep emotional pain from criticism or rejection.”
“And five, ADHD often coexists with anxiety, depression, or learning differences. That’s why full, compassionate assessment is key.”
“When we understand ADHD deeply, we replace shame with self compassion and create space for growth.
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Grit Mindset Therapy | Psychologist Specializing in ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression in Mountain View, CA
Munn Saechao, PsyD, LCSW, PPSC

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